2010 nominees announced
The Rock Hall has announced it’s list of 2010 nominees with no mention of Link Wray. I have come to grips with the fact that his best chance of induction is likely as an early influence which is...
View Article13 Guitar Rumble – November 5, 2009
An upcoming tribute show is being held to honor Link Wray on November 5, 2009. This show will fall on the 4th anniversary of Link’s passing. Hosted by The Redwood Bar in Los Angeles, Ca and organized...
View Article2010 rock hall inductees announced
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced it’s list of inductees for 2010. Once again there is no mention of one of rock’s great guitarists Link Wray among them. I have not been able to see who if...
View ArticleArchie Bleyer, Cadence Records and Link
I feel compelled to write about Archie Bleyer not just because he gave ‘Rumble’ its big break but also because he had a tremendous impact on rock and roll in his own right. Archie Bleyer was born in...
View ArticleJimmy Page discusses Rumble
In the 2009 released film It Might Get loud directed by Davis Guggenheim respect is given to legendary rock guitarist Link Wray. The documentary shows footage of Jimmy Page playing Rumble on 45. It is...
View ArticleThe Ray Carr Show
I would like to thank DJ Ray Carr of The Ray Carr Show on wcsb 89.3 Cleveland State University radio in Cleveland, Ohio for having me on air to discuss Link Wray on March 30, 2010. Topics of discussion...
View ArticleHappy 81st birthday Link! Lee’s Liquor Lounge tribute
May 2, 2010 marks what would have been Link Wray’s 81st birthday. Happy Birthday Link! He was born May 2, 1929 in Dunn, North Carolina. Link would go on to become one of rock and roll’s true genius...
View ArticleLink Wray display at National Museum of the American Indian
The Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of the American Indian in Washington D.C. is currently showcasing several prominent musicians of native ancestry. Among them is Link Wray. As many of you...
View ArticleThink Link!
If you ever find yourself down and out don’t get too discouraged…. Just Think Link! That’s right find inspiration in our guitar hero Link Wray. Link was born poor in the south during the depression as...
View ArticleThank You and Don’t Give Up
Hi Everyone, This is Angela and I am Eric’s wife (Eric is the creator of this site). For those of you who hadn’t heard, Eric passed away on June 11. I am keeping this site up and running as a tribute...
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